How To Fix 8B552 - Nota fiscal document type has to be "complementar" or "correction"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Nota fiscal document type has to be "complementar" or "correction"

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a nota fiscal complementar or correction, but
the nota fiscal document type is neither of both.

System Response

Not possible to proceed.

How to fix this error?

Choose the appropriate sales order type. Or assign the appropriate
nota fiscal type to the sales order type via customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B552 - Nota fiscal document type has to be "complementar" or "correction" ?

  The SAP error message 8B552 indicates that the Nota Fiscal document type being used is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform. Specifically, it states that the document type must be either "complementar" (complementary) or "correction" for the transaction you are attempting.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of Brazilian tax compliance, where Nota Fiscal is a legal document required for the sale of goods and services. The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or process a Nota Fiscal that requires a specific document type, but the type you have selected is not appropriate.
  The system expects a complementary or correction document type due to the nature of the transaction (e.g., correcting a previous Nota Fiscal or adding additional information).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that you are using the correct document type for the transaction. If you are trying to correct or complement a previous Nota Fiscal, make sure to select "complementar" or "correction" as the document type.
  
  
  Review Transaction Context: Understand the context of the transaction you are performing. If you are trying to issue a new Nota Fiscal for a sale, ensure that you are not mistakenly trying to use a document type meant for corrections or complements.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the SAP configuration settings, check the settings for Nota Fiscal document types in the system. Ensure that the document types are correctly configured and that the necessary mappings are in place.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify Nota Fiscal documents. Sometimes, restrictions can lead to errors if the user does not have the right permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding Nota Fiscal processing to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP FI/CO or SAP SD modules, particularly in the context of Brazilian localization.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Nota Fiscal Types: Familiarize yourself with the different types of Nota Fiscal and their purposes, such as:
  
  Normal: For standard transactions.
  Complementar: For adding information to an existing Nota Fiscal.
  Correction: For correcting errors in a previously issued Nota Fiscal.
  
  
  
  SAP Localization: Understand that SAP has specific localization features for Brazil, which include compliance with local tax regulations and requirements for Nota Fiscal.
  
  
  Error Codes: Keep a record of error codes and their meanings, as they can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 8B552 effectively.